Variety of tones in English
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cynical |
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contemptuous |
She gave her father a contemptuous look.
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flippant |
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ironic |
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joking |
My uncle is always joking.
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mocking |
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ridiculing |
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sarcastic |
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accusing |
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anxious |
Mum's illness has made the family very anxious.
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bitter |
Who is so lonely but feels bitter and doesn't believe he can make friends?
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condemnatory |
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critical |
He was critical of her work.
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disappointed |
I am so disappointed we lost our hockey match.
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disgusted |
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embarrassed |
I was so embarrassed by the bruise on my chin.
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furious |
He was furious when he found out the truth.
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irritated |
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outraged |
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nervous |
If someone is edgy, they are nervous.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling games using the word list: A variety of tones
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Easter Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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Print worksheets and activities: A variety of tones
Handwriting worksheets: A variety of tones
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